Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 28 at 3:32PM MDT until July 28 at 4:30PM MDT by NWS Denver CO
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 28, 2026 - 2:32pm
Expires:
July 28, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
At 332 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing rain
continue across the warned area. Between 2.5 and 3.5 inches of rain
have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are
possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to
begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, gulches, roads,
and poor drainage and low-lying areas.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Elbert.
This includes the following streams and drainages...
Cherry Creek, Crowfoot Creek, Comanche Creek, East Cherry Creek,
Elk Creek, West Bijou Creek, West Cherry Creek, Running Creek, West
Kiowa Creek, Antelope Creek and Kiowa Creek.
Instruction:
Move to higher ground now. Act quickly to protect your life.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Area Description:
Douglas, CO; Elbert, CO
Forcast Office:
NWS Denver CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov